Nieuwvliet is one of the most beautiful and authentic seaside resorts in Zeeuws-Vlaanderen. No abundance of theme parks or tourist traps, but space, nature, honest food and a relaxed atmosphere you will not find quite like this anywhere else.
- Two villages, double the pleasure: Nieuwvliet really has two faces. Nieuwvliet-Bad sits right by the sea, while the quiet, characterful Nieuwvliet-Dorp lies about two kilometres inland. Beach and nature by day, a stroll through the charming streets by evening.
- A beach to be proud of: the wide beach has been awarded the Blue Flag many times for clean bathing water and good facilities, and stays wonderfully spacious even on busy summer days. The beach posts are decorated with Dick Bruna's Miffy characters, so children can always find their way back to their entrance.
- The sunniest province: Zeeland enjoys the most hours of sunshine in the Netherlands, and Nieuwvliet makes the most of it, from early spring right through to late summer.
- A stone's throw from Belgium: you are right in the heart of a border region here, within cycling distance of beautiful towns such as Bruges and the fortified town of Sluis. A wealth of possibilities for every kind of holidaymaker.
- Adventure on the beach: Nieuwvliet's beach is known as one of the best places to find shark teeth, a free fossil hunt for finds millions of years old that keeps young and old busy for hours.
Beaches
Nieuwvliet has the most beautiful beaches of Zeeuws Vlaanderen. The wide beaches are perfect for long beach hikes. During ebb tide locally some seawater remains scattered over the beach, causing little shallow puddles. The lifeguard post ensures that Nieuwvliet is the ideal swimming place for little children. Also fossils of shells, shark- and ray teeth are to be found on the beach. According to meteorologists the Province of Zeeland has the most sunshine hours of the whole of the Netherlands during the summer season.
The beach is clean and safe. You can rent bathing cabins, in which you can change, your clothes and leave your belongings. During the autumn and winter season the beach is a popular place to have a nice walk (hike). When you prefer to fly kites, you have come to the right place.
Village
The village centre of Nieuwvliet lies about two kilometres away from the beach. Nieuwvliet has an historical centre, which descends from the sixteenth century. From way back Nieuwvliet was an agricultural village. The inhabitants were especially farmers, agricultural labourers and dike workers. Until after the Second World War farming was the most important means of existence. Nowadays tourism is the main source of income. Consequently there are sufficient restaurants and outdoor cafés present.
Sightseeing
In the several surrounding villages throughout the year, but especially in July and august enjoyable evening markets and fairs are taking place. Furthermore on the coast there are different hoarses and ancient polders, which are covering wonderful scenic areas. Nearby there is the scenic area the Verdronken Zwarte Polder with an impressive dune area. Like Het Zwin and the Verdronken Zwarte Polder.
Who is in favour of clean beaches, should go to Nieuwvliet. Scenic area the Verdronken Zwarte Polder surely is worthwhile to visit. It’s a splendid area consisting of salt marshes, mud flats, dunes and beaches. A walking route has been plotted to lead (guide) you along the most beautiful spots.
Shark Teeth
The biggest beach sensation is to find age-old fossils of shells, ray- and shark teeth. The best finding places of these prehistoric stones are around the radar tower in Nieuwvliet and in the Zwingeul near Cadzand. Every scramble in the sand on the beach usually produces some of these fossils.
Surroundings
Tips
- Discover Zeeuws-Vlaanderen through one of the many beautiful cycling, hiking, horse riding and skating trips.
- Breath of fresh air during a long beach walk, the way to completely lose the tension of everyday life.
- The Belgium West Flanders is nearby and worth a visit.
